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Episode 324- Compounds & Punchlines with guest Lord Finesse

·1 hr 19 min·5 clips
Lord Finesse is remastering Funky Technician by breaking original samples into stems, promising a 'solar eclipse' vs. 'sunny day' difference.
The episode begins with hosts Demone Carter, David Ma, and Nate LeBlanc introducing their discussion on Lord Finesse, noting his rapping career ended in 1996 but his influence persists. They explore his three rap albums: Funky Technician (1990), Return of the Funky Man (1992), and The Awakening (1996). Nate selects 'Yes, You May' as a gem, emphasizing Finesse's 'compounds and punchlines' style. David chooses 'Hey Look at Shorty,' highlighting Finesse's humor and 'Grandpa Finesse' voice. Demone picks 'Here I Come' for its nostalgic value and clean production. The hosts then transition to an interview with Lord Finesse, conducted by David and Nate. Lord Finesse discusses his new SB-1200 Project, 'Sounds and Frequencies in Technicolor.' He details remastering Funky Technician by breaking original samples into stems without re-sampling, aiming for a cleaner sound. He shares stories of meeting Big L in a record store and producing tracks for Notorious B.I.G. and Dr. Dre. Lord Finesse explains his transition from DJing to rapping and production, calling himself a 'triple threat.' He reflects on DITC's organic formation and his current focus on production. The interview touches on 'The Rematch' with Percee P and the Awakening album's structure. After the interview, the hosts analyze Lord Finesse's legacy, his DJ skills, and the upcoming Funky Technician remaster. They promote Patreon content and tease an interview with August Fanone for the next episode.

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Lord Finesse revisits the sessions and shows what changes when a rap record is rebuilt from the stems up.

Lord Finesse approaches Funky Technician and Strictly for the Ladies with a producer's sense of what restoration can change, and what it can easily damage.

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Want Lord Finesse in your ear explaining how to restore a 90s rap record without sanding off its feel?

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